Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a form of prejudice that is directed towards Jews as individuals and as a group. Based on age-old stereotypes and myths that target Jews as a people, their religious, cultural, nationalistic practices and beliefs, antisemitism manifests itself through rhetoric, symbols & images, attacks on property and institutions and violent assaults.
In recent years, antisemitism in the United States has risen dramatically and has become more mainstream. Celebrity antisemitism has brought anti-Jewish conspiracies to mass audiences. According to a recent report, 85% of Americans believe at least one anti-Jewish trope and 20% believe six or more tropes, representing significantly higher numbers than previous years. (Anti-Defamation League, January 2023)
Antisemitism online is particularly toxic. According to a recent study, 85% of young American Jews ages 18-29 were the target of antisemitism online or have seen it online at least once in the past 12 months. (American Jewish Committee, February 2023)
Anti-Jewish bias, hate and violence are symptoms of an ill society for which all Americans should be worried. In a society rife with antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate are not far behind.
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"It is no secret that antisemitism is on the rise. According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League, in 2021, there were an average of seven antisemitic incidents per day, 34% higher than in the previous year. Seventy-seven years after the Holocaust, we are still seeing antisemitism increase at a dangerous rate.
"These statistics may seem like just numbers, but 2,717 reported incidents and an increase of 167% in assaults in one year is not normal. We are four years after the deadliest assault on Jewish people in the United States, the Tree of Life shooting. But for some reason, 11 people being murdered was not enough for the world to put a stop to antisemitism."
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism
Memphis Jewish Federation Shines A Light on Antisemitism